Trump admin live updates: Former BLS commissioner condemns firing of his successor

Former BLS Commissioner William Beach Criticizes Firing of Successor

William Beach, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics appointed by President Donald Trump, has spoken out against the recent dismissal of his successor, Dr. Erika McEntarfer. Beach described the firing as “totally groundless” and expressed concerns about the precedent it sets.

In a public statement, Beach emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the statistical mission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He called on Congress to investigate the circumstances surrounding McEntarfer’s termination and urged for her reinstatement, citing the potential damage to the credibility of federal economic statistics.

Beach, along with fellow members of the “Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics” group, highlighted the global significance of accurate economic data. He warned that politicizing such data could erode public trust in official statistics and government science, drawing parallels to similar actions taken by leaders in other countries.

-ABC News’ Ben Siegel